Ensure Professionals Properly design the Septic System
Reliable sewer systems are essential to any society’s public health infrastructure. Unfortunately, municipal sewers are expensive to build and maintain. As such, they limit a city's sprawl and force those living outside of the city’s amenities to come up with alternatives for sewer treatment.
Septic systems are the answer for nearly every homeowner looking to live outside the city limits. By installing a septic system, homeowners can enjoy the comfort and safety of modern life by treating their family’s sewage and disposing of it safely onsite. However, knowing where to start when designing a septic system can be more than a homeowner can handle. Luckily, septic tank professionals can help. Here are a few reasons to use septic tank services during system designs.
To Follow Local Codes
Designing and installing a septic system involves plumbing and excavation. Numerous codes have been developed and adopted by every municipality to ensure a reliable operation. To navigate this regulatory system, professionals have to be trained and experienced. By hiring these professionals at the beginning of a project, homeowners can avoid costly delays and disappointments as they develop their property.
To Perform Soil and Perc Testing
A septic system uses natural processes to treat sewage and make it safe for release into the environment. In a septic system, the bulk of the sewage is held in a large underground tank. Natural bacteria break down solids and neutralize biological threats so that their effluent can pass to a leach field or system of sprinkles. The effluent is released into the soil and absorbed into the surrounding environment.
The key to a septic system's success is the soil's ability to absorb sewage. Certain soils have too much clay to allow water to absorb. Before a septic tank is installed, a special test called a “perc test” must be performed professionally. During this test, professionals will observe water as it is absorbed into a hole. If a specified amount of water drains from the hole within a certain period, the soil is appropriate for a septic system. Every municipality requires this test before they sign off on a new septic system.
To Get the Correct Type of Septic System
One of the most important elements of a septic system is its size. Larger homes with more plumbing and poorly percolating soils will need larger leach fields and tanks to deal with sewage. A professional will have to be called to determine the amount of area and size of tank needed to dispose of effluent. While they are onsite making calculations about the size of the leach field and tank needed, they can start talking to the owner about the type of septic system they need. Most septic tanks use special pipes that drain effluent underground, while some people adopt aerobic systems that use sprinkles to distribute treated sewage.
About Capital City Septic Services
Capital City Septic Services specializes in septic system design and maintenance. With septic tank pumping and inspection services, they are a one-stop-shop for homeowners living off the grid. Call today for septic tank service in Tallahassee, FL.
